December 2024
I hope everyone had the opportunity to get amazing deals during Shop Local Saturdays in November and
had a Happy Thanksgiving with your family.
Several projects have been finished. Business 30 resurfacing process, camera work on the sewer line
under highway 1, street replacement on 4 th St. NW between 2 nd and 5 th and street, curb and gutter
poured on Minish and Glenn Streets have all been completed.
Projects still in process include the generator purchase for the LBC, concrete and sealant work on the
pool, public works site building and transition and the second story of the Cottonwood apartments. An
upcoming project is development work on the bowling site property across from the cemetery.
Ribbon cuttings have been held at the Bijou Theater, Hilltop Plants and Records, Abbe Creek Gallery and
soon Dr. Jamie Smith MD office.
Childcare Solutions groups is still working on establishing more quality childcare choices locally. That
begins with an architect visit soon about adding a space for daycare as an addition to the Northwest part
of the LBC.
Events to watch for:
Thursday, Dec. 5 Magical Night Santa visit, silent auction gift baskets, hot chocolate, carols, live Nativity
Thursday Dec. 12 Sustainability Committee meeting, City Hall, 6:30 PM.
Have a question of City staff? Use the Contact tab on the City of Mt. Vernon web page or contact me at
twieseler@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov. Have a Merry Christmas!
